A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below

Q: When was "A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below" created?

This artwork was created 1530–60.

Q: Is "A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below" in the public domain?

Yes, A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Master of the Die

1530–60

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 7 11/16 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 23 cm) plate: 7 1/16 x 8 7/16 in. (18 x 21.5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1962

Accession Number

24.63.1073

Tags

BirdsBullsLions

About this artwork

This engraving work by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Master of the Die, titled 'A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below' and created 1530–60, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Master of the Die's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Drawings and Prints artworks in museum coll...

A phoenix sat atop a tree, wings open, an assortment of animals below

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